Increasing Confidence, the Confucius Way
Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Journal, Volume 2012, Issue 4, pp. 38-59
22 Pages Posted: 6 Jan 2013
Date Written: December 22, 2012
Abstract
Life is certainly better when one lives with confidence. And in this article, the practitioner-academician examines the various ways of increasing one’s confidence via the Old Master’s teachings. This is truly a very interesting proposal and perspective since most people would not have thought of the Old Master as developing and nurturing one’s confidence.
Among other things, the key Confucian ways of raising one’s confidence are: learning, thinking positively, living with one’s core Confucian values, developing a calm mind and building relationships, making friends as well as gaining the trust of our friends, family members, business associates and others. Of paramount importance, one is clean and of high integrity, and one undoubtedly stands tall.
Keywords: Confucius, confidence, learning, thinking positively, personality growth and development.
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